Summer squash vs. Onion — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Summary of differences between Summer squash and Onion
- The amount of Vitamin C, Vitamin B2, and Vitamin B6 in Summer squash is higher than in Onion.
- Summer squash covers your daily need of Vitamin C 11% more than Onion.
- Summer squash contains 5 times more Vitamin B2 than Onion. While Summer squash contains 0.142mg of Vitamin B2, Onion contains only 0.027mg.
- The amount of Sugar in Summer squash is lower.
These are the specific foods used in this comparison Squash, summer, all varieties, raw and Onions, raw.
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Mineral Comparison
Mineral comparison score is based on the number of minerals by which one or the other food is richer. The "coverage" charts below show how much of the daily needs can be covered by 300 grams of the food.
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Iron
+66.7%
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Magnesium
+70%
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Phosphorus
+31%
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Potassium
+79.5%
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Sodium
-50%
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Zinc
+70.6%
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Copper
+30.8%
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Manganese
+35.7%
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Calcium
+53.3%
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Selenium
+150%
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Iron
+66.7%
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Magnesium
+70%
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Phosphorus
+31%
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Potassium
+79.5%
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Sodium
-50%
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Zinc
+70.6%
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Copper
+30.8%
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Manganese
+35.7%
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Calcium
+53.3%
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Selenium
+150%
Vitamin Comparison
Vitamin comparison score is based on the number of vitamins by which one or the other food is richer. The "coverage" charts below show how much of the daily needs can be covered by 300 grams of the food.
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Vitamin A
+9900%
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Vitamin E
+500%
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Vitamin C
+129.7%
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Vitamin B2
+425.9%
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Vitamin B3
+319.8%
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Vitamin B5
+26%
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Vitamin B6
+81.7%
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Folate
+52.6%
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Vitamin K
+650%
Equal in Vitamin B1 - 0.046
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Vitamin A
+9900%
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Vitamin E
+500%
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Vitamin C
+129.7%
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Vitamin B2
+425.9%
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Vitamin B3
+319.8%
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Vitamin B5
+26%
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Vitamin B6
+81.7%
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Folate
+52.6%
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Vitamin K
+650%
Equal in Vitamin B1 - 0.046
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
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Fats
+80%
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Other
+77.1%
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Carbs
+178.8%
Equal in Protein - 1.1
Equal in Water - 89.11
Protein:
1.21 g
Fats:
0.18 g
Carbs:
3.35 g
Water:
94.64 g
Other:
0.62 g
Protein:
1.1 g
Fats:
0.1 g
Carbs:
9.34 g
Water:
89.11 g
Other:
0.35 g
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Fats
+80%
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+77.1%
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Carbs
+178.8%
Equal in Protein - 1.1
Equal in Water - 89.11
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
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Monounsaturated Fat
+23.1%
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Polyunsaturated fat
+423.5%
Equal in Saturated Fat - 0.042
Saturated Fat:
0.044 g
Monounsaturated Fat:
0.016 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
0.089 g
Saturated Fat:
0.042 g
Monounsaturated Fat:
0.013 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
0.017 g
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Monounsaturated Fat
+23.1%
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Polyunsaturated fat
+423.5%
Equal in Saturated Fat - 0.042
Carbohydrate type comparison
Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
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Sucrose
+3200%
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Glucose
+162.7%
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Fructose
+35.8%
Starch:
0 g
Sucrose:
0.03 g
Glucose:
0.75 g
Fructose:
0.95 g
Lactose:
0 g
Maltose:
0 g
Galactose:
0 g
Starch:
0 g
Sucrose:
0.99 g
Glucose:
1.97 g
Fructose:
1.29 g
Lactose:
0 g
Maltose:
0 g
Galactose:
0 g
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Sucrose
+3200%
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Glucose
+162.7%
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Fructose
+35.8%
Comparison summary table
Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
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Lower in Sugar |
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Lower in Sodium |
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Lower in Glycemic Index |
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Lower in price |
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Rich in minerals |
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Lower in Saturated Fat |
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Lower in Cholesterol | Equal |
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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Net carbs | 2.25g | 7.64g |
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Protein | 1.21g | 1.1g |
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Fats | 0.18g | 0.1g |
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Carbs | 3.35g | 9.34g |
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Calories | 16kcal | 40kcal |
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Fructose | 0.95g | 1.29g |
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Sugar | 2.2g | 4.24g |
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Fiber | 1.1g | 1.7g |
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Calcium | 15mg | 23mg |
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Iron | 0.35mg | 0.21mg |
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Magnesium | 17mg | 10mg |
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Phosphorus | 38mg | 29mg |
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Potassium | 262mg | 146mg |
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Sodium | 2mg | 4mg |
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Zinc | 0.29mg | 0.17mg |
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Copper | 0.051mg | 0.039mg |
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Manganese | 0.175mg | 0.129mg |
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Selenium | 0.2µg | 0.5µg |
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Vitamin A | 200IU | 2IU |
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Vitamin A RAE | 10µg | 0µg |
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Vitamin E | 0.12mg | 0.02mg |
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Vitamin C | 17mg | 7.4mg |
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Vitamin B1 | 0.048mg | 0.046mg |
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Vitamin B2 | 0.142mg | 0.027mg |
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Vitamin B3 | 0.487mg | 0.116mg |
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Vitamin B5 | 0.155mg | 0.123mg |
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Vitamin B6 | 0.218mg | 0.12mg |
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Folate | 29µg | 19µg |
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Vitamin K | 3µg | 0.4µg |
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Tryptophan | 0.011mg | 0.014mg |
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Threonine | 0.028mg | 0.021mg |
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Isoleucine | 0.042mg | 0.014mg |
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Leucine | 0.069mg | 0.025mg |
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Lysine | 0.065mg | 0.039mg |
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Methionine | 0.017mg | 0.002mg |
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Phenylalanine | 0.041mg | 0.025mg |
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Valine | 0.053mg | 0.021mg |
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Histidine | 0.025mg | 0.014mg |
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Saturated Fat | 0.044g | 0.042g |
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Monounsaturated Fat | 0.016g | 0.013g |
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Polyunsaturated fat | 0.089g | 0.017g |
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Vitamins & Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
The summary scores indicate the extent to which this food can fulfill your daily vitamin and mineral requirements if you consume 3 servings, consisting of 100 grams of each (an approximation of 3 serving sizes).
Vitamins Daily Need Coverage Score
18%

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Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
12%

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Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Sugar?

Summer squash is lower in Sugar (difference - 2.04g)
Which food contains less Sodium?

Summer squash contains less Sodium (difference - 2mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?

Summer squash is lower in glycemic index (difference - 2)
Which food is cheaper?

Summer squash is cheaper (difference - $0.2)
Which food is richer in minerals?

Summer squash is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?

Summer squash is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?

Onion is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.002g)
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)